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[Photograph 2012.201.B0290.0120]

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.
Date: May 4, 1941
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0302.0280]

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Beatrice Dennis O. C. W. Senior .."
Date: May 4, 1941
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1387.0400]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Besides her work in the Junior League, Mrs. Vose's calendar is dotted with appointments in connection with St. Nicholas' guild at St. Paul's Episcopal cathedral."
Date: May 4, 1941
Creator: Turner, John H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of flood damage caused by overflow waters of Cottonwood Creek. Over 5 blocks of Highway # 33 in Guthrie, Oklahoma were covered by water for 12 hours, causing approx. 100 families to leave their houses. Enormous damage was done to crops, soils, highways and bridges and other public and private property. Buildings on the left belong to the Mid-Continental Petroleum Company and tracks of the railroad spur and yards in the background. OK-8327.
Date: May 4, 1941
Creator: Elwell, H. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Large Granite Rocks

Caption says, "A-79 Official Photograph. Large granite rocks hauled in from the rock quarry to protect the banks from washing away around the sand washing equipment."
Date: May 4, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Flood Waters Beginning to Surround Sand Washer

Caption says, "A-78 Official Photograph. Flood waters creeping up among the supports of the sand washer. The Altus Dam shown in the background. This flood stage came on a Sunday. Sand bags and rocks were placed into position to protect the sand washing equipment."
Date: May 4, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bridge Under Flood Waters

Caption says, "A-80 Official Photograph. Low water bridge under flood waters. This crossing is a large dip over 36" galvanized pipe. Two spectators, Mrs. F. C. Breitenstein and Miss Edna Martin are watching the flood."
Date: May 4, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Flood Waters Cresting Over Altus Dam

Caption says, "A-76 Official Photograph. Flood waters spilling over the crest of the Altus Dam. Many sight-seers were out watching the flood."
Date: May 4, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Flood Waters Cresting Over Altus Dam

Caption says, "A-77 Official Photograph. A close up of the flood waters over the skirt of the Altus Dam."
Date: May 4, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History